why was it so important to the spanishn that the inca stopped worshipping the ancestors and convert to christianity?
2006-10-19 13:07:42 · 3 answers · asked by Sexy Pookie ♥ 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Spanish were highly religious. The Incan religion was considered to be pagan.
If the Incan converted, they would leave their traditions and less likely to revolt. They would become loyal to the Spanish. The children would mostly convert. That way when they are adults they have forgotten what Incan traditions they were taught. They would not be passed on. Incan culture would be decimated. The Spanish would succeed in their work.
2006-10-19 13:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by greenwhitecollege 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple. At the time the Spanish were the worlds most intolerant religious fanatics and total bigots. They wanted everyone to be like them. Period not just the Inca's. Think 1400's-1600's Osama Bin Ladins.
2006-10-19 20:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Marc h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The financing for the conquistadors came in part from the church, which was closely connected to the Spanish monarchy at the time.
2006-10-19 20:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋